Evann Guessand Shines in Nice’s Victory

Ivorian forward Evann Guessand stole the spotlight as Nice defeated Olympique de Marseille (2-0), snapping Marseille’s impressive seven-game unbeaten streak in Ligue 1. The loss also marked a missed opportunity for Marseille, who failed to capitalize on Paris Saint-Germain's draw against Reims in matchday 19.

Nice Dreams of Champions League Glory

Under the guidance of Franck Haise, Nice took control early in the match. In just the 7th minute, Guessand successfully pressured Lilian Brassier, won the ball, sprinted half the field, and coolly beat goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli in a one-on-one. Later, Guessand delivered a perfectly timed assist to Mohamed Ali Cho, who secured the 2-0 victory in the second half, leaving Marseille with no answers.

This win propels Nice to fourth in the standings, putting them in contention for a Champions League spot—something the club hasn’t achieved since the 2016-17 season. They now sit just one point behind third-place Monaco and four points adrift of Marseille, who trail league leaders PSG by ten points.

For Marseille, this loss is a significant setback in their title ambitions. What seemed like a golden opportunity to close the gap has turned into a disappointment, exposing the team’s struggles to maintain consistency in pivotal moments despite their solid recent form.